TERMS & CONDITIONS
This is a legally binding
contract. By placing a reservation, you acknowledge that
you have read, understand, accepted and agreed to be
bound by all of these Terms and Conditions of Travel.
These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without
written notice at any time in our sole discretion.
1. Payment
Payment is due when the
reservation is made. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard
and Discover online or by telephone. We accept Credit
Cards and Check Debit Cards with the Visa or MasterCard
Logo from any bank worldwide.
The only location we only
accept cash and checks at our Main Ticket Office which
is located at 5495 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
192 Kissimmee, Florida 34746
2. Cancellation, Refunds and Travel Changes
Storm Policy
In the event that the
National Weather Service issues a Tropical Storm Warning
/ Watch or a Hurricane Warning / Watch, customers with a
confirmed reservation may make a one-time change to
another date without penalty or charge. In order to make
a change, an use the “Contact Us” form on our website
and supply us with your confirmation number and the date
you are requesting to change to. This policy will ONLY
be in affect when a Red Banner appears at the top of
every page stating "WEATHER ALERT".
Scheduled Shared Shuttles Only
Your ticket is
100% Non-Refundable, Non-Changeable and
Non-Transferrable.
Once you purchase a
ticket, no changes may be made. If you miss your
scheduled shuttle for any reason, your ticket becomes
invalid and no refund will be issued under any
circumstances. Unused tickets will not be honored for
another date, trip or time and will not result in a
refund or a credit towards future travel. Passengers are
considered a “No-Show” unless they are on their
originally scheduled shuttle. Passengers that are
“No-Show” will not receive a refund under any
circumstance.
Private Shuttles Only
Customers who cancel a
reservation made through our web site or by telephone
may be entitled to a refund minus a $10.00 each way
processing fee. In order to receive a refund, you must
call the Group Sales Desk at 888-872-9992 Option 2 and
travel cannot be within the next 48 hours. Cancellation
of travel within 48 hours of travel under any
circumstance is 100% Non-Refundable. Cancellation
requests are not accepted by e-mail. Travel purchased
using a promotion code is 100% Non-Cancellable,
Non-Changeable & Non-Refundable. This includes our “Last
Minute Specials” or any type of discounted fare using a
Promo Code as well.
3. Customer Responsibility
It is the customer’s
responsibility to read the Terms and Conditions
BEFORE placing a
reservation. All information entered into the
reservation form is the customer's responsibility to be
accurate. Refunds will not be issued for unused travel
under any circumstances. Refunds for duplicate
reservations or customer entry errors will be charged a
$10.00 per person processing fee. Once the Submit Button
is clicked, all sales are final.
Door to Door Service Areas
For our scheduled trips
which include a door pick up and/or door drop off, area
restrictions apply. If you choose an area outside of our
service area, we will automatically choose a destination
closest to your desired point of travel and inform you
by telephone. Refunds will not be issued if you elect
not to travel under any circumstances.
Out Of Door to Door
Service Areas
You may be provided with
an opportunity to pay an additional fee for us to
provide service outside of our service area at the time
of confirmation. In order to determine eligibility,
please call 888-872-9992 Option 3 between the hours of
7PM and 9PM to speak with the Dispatch Manager.
Promotion Codes
We are pleased to offer
promotion codes. All promo codes must be entered
correctly as indicated on the Fare Specials page of our
website. No Promo Codes are accepted for telephone
reservations. Incorrectly entered promo codes that do
not automatically calculate the discounted fare will not
be eligible for refunds after the reservation has been
submitted. Please read the instructions carefully!
Departure & Arrival Times
For Scheduled Shared Shuttles
All times posted on our
website are "scheduled", however, due to traffic,
weather conditions and other circumstances that are
beyond our control, we cannot be held responsible for
late departures and/or arrivals. Just like in air
travel, there are no refunds or partial refunds for
delays.
Departure & Arrival Times
For Private Shuttles
We make every effort to
pick up customers within the time requested, however,
due to traffic, weather conditions and other
circumstances that are beyond our control, we cannot be
held responsible for late departures and/or arrivals.
Just like in air travel, there are no refunds or partial
refunds for delays.
Schedule Changes And
Rerouting
Occasionally, it may
become necessary to change departure times or reroute a
trip in anticipation of travel conditions, road closures
or weather conditions. Schedule changes occur to prevent
lengthy delays. A schedule change is not a trip
cancellation or delay; however, the schedule change can
be up to 4 hours prior or 4 hours later than originally
published. Full or Partial refunds are not available for
schedule changes or reroutes and we apologize in advance
for any inconvenience it may cause.
Trip Cancellations
In the event that The
Florida Express Bus or one of its operators cancels a
trip, we will make all efforts to re-accommodate
passengers to the next available departure or provide
for a 100% refund.
Damages to Equipment
Customers will be
responsible for any damage caused by their negligence.
Prices Subject To Change
We reserve the right to
change prices with no notice. Once booked, you are
guaranteed your fare will not increase. Once you book
your ticket, you are locked into that fare.
Right To Refuse
Transportation
We reserve the right to
refuse transportation or services to anyone deemed
unsafe or unsuitable for travel. Passengers whom are
denied boarding will not receive any type of refund or
compensation. Passengers who intimidate, threaten or
interfere with any employee or fellow passenger will be
denied boarding. Raised vocal tones are deemed
intolerant and will be dealt with accordingly. Please be
considerate of fellow passengers. Customers whom are
denied boarding will no longer be able to travel with us
for future trips.
Customers Of Size
Customers who are unable
to occupy one seat or who compromise any portion of
adjacent seating should proactively book the number of
seats needed prior to travel. The seat is considered to
be the 17 inches in width. This purchase serves as a
notification of a special seating need and allows us to
process a refund of the additional seating cost after
travel (provided the trip doesn’t oversell). Most
importantly, it ensures that all onboard have access to
safe and comfortable seating. If you are cannot meet the
requirements outlined above, please ensure that you book
2 seats to ensure availability. It is our policy that
customers who do not identify themselves will be denied
boarding in cases where the shuttle is full and unable
to accommodate them.
4. Additional Charges
The fares on our website
are all inclusive which means there is no additional
cost once you have purchased a ticket other than what is
outlined in our terms and conditions under "additional
charges" for private shuttles.
Additional Charges For
Private Shuttle Passengers
When a private transfer
reservation is made for transportation within 14 days,
there will be a 10% Fee Assessed above and beyond the
authorized amount. It's best to book as far in advance
as possible. Customers traveling from International
Drive Area, Disney World, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista or
areas outside the city limits of Orlando to Port
Canaveral, Port of Miami or Port Everglades will be
charged an additional fee of $20.00 each way. Passengers
traveling from Sanford Airport is an additional $50.00
each way. Note: There is NO additional fees from Orlando
International Airport (MCO).All of our fares from
Orlando are based on pick up and/or drop off at MCO
Airport.
5. Equipment
We reserve the right to
substitute equipment based on operational need. We never
guarantee a certain equipment type (i.e. Motorcoach,
Mini-bus, or a Van)
6. Limitation Of Liability
Neither the company, nor
the service provider, shall be liable in any event or
for any reason, including breach of this agreement,
either directly or indirectly, to the other party or any
third party for any special, indirect, incidental,
punitive, exemplary, or consequential damages or loss of
profits arising out of this agreement, even if such
damages. It is expressly agreed that neither the company
nor the service provider shall under any circumstances
be liable to any party for an amount greater than the
fee paid to us. We do not compensate additional for
inconvenience.
7. Release Of Liability
The Company, its
employees, shareholders, subsidiaries, affiliates,
officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns do
not own or operate any equipment or Service Provider
which provides, or is to provide, goods services for
your trip, including, transportation companies. The
Chartering Party (for itself and on behalf of the
Passengers) hereby expressly agrees that The Company
shall not be responsible in any manner for the acts or
failures to act, negligently, willfully or otherwise, of
the Service Provider or its employees, agents or
representatives. The Chartering Party (for itself and on
behalf of the Passengers) also expressly agrees that The
Company shall not be liable for any bodily injury or
harm, accidents, property damage or personal loss as a
result of the Transportation Services provided under the
Service Contract. To the fullest extent permitted by
law, and notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, the Chartering Party and its passengers
agree, in consideration for the services provided by The
Company, to indemnify and hold The Company harmless from
any and all damages, injuries, claims and causes of
action, of any type or kind, whether or not caused in
whole or in part by the negligence of The Company, its
employees, agents or representatives or the Service
Provider or its employees, agents or representatives.
The Chartering Party (for itself and on behalf of the
Passengers) hereby expressly agrees that if any portion
of the Service Contract, including the terms of the
Limitation of Liability paragraph or this paragraph, is
found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining
portions of this Service Contract shall remain in full
force and effect.
8. Force Majeure
The Company and the
Service Provider shall not be liable for any failure or
delay in performing their obligations under the Service
Contract, and neither party shall be deemed in breach of
its obligations thereunder, if such failure or delay is
due to Acts of God, natural disasters, national, state
or local states of emergency, acts of war or terrorism,
labor strike or lock-out, or other industrial or
transportation accident caused by any third party, any
violation of law, regulation or ordinance by any third
party or any other cause not within the control of The
Company or the Service Provider, respectively.
9. Prohibited Items
The following items and
activities are prohibited without the written consent of
The Company: (i.) Decorations; (ii.) Alcoholic Beverages
(a fee, per bus, may be required if alcoholic beverages
are allowed by The Company and the Service Provider);
(iii.) Smoking; (iv.) Glass containers; (v.) Golf shoes
or other shoes with spikes; (vi.) Generators or non
medical oxygen containers. Tap beer is not allowed on
any shuttle.
10. Theft of Services & Disputes
Demand for refund or
credit card disputes after services have been rendered
is considered Theft of Services in the State of Florida.
In the event a customer initiates a chargeback, we will
invoke our right under Florida Statue 772.11 by pressing
charges against the individual(s)
and filing civil suit against the cardholder to
the fullest extent of the law which is “threefold the
actual damages” which include the cost of the actual
chargeback, fees, Attorney Fees and Court Filing Fees.
772.11 Civil remedy for theft or exploitation
(1) Any person who proves
by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been
injured in any fashion by reason of any violation of ss.
812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) has a cause of action
for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any
such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the
amount of $200, and reasonable attorney's fees and court
costs in the trial and appellate courts. Before filing
an action for damages under this section, the person
claiming injury must make a written demand for $200 or
the treble damage amount of the person liable for
damages under this section. If the person to whom a
written demand is made complies with such demand within
30 days after receipt of the demand, that person shall
be given a written release from further civil liability
for the specific act of theft or exploitation by the
person making the written demand. Any person who has a
cause of action under this section may recover the
damages allowed under this section from the parents or
legal guardian of any unemancipated minor who lives with
his or her parents or legal guardian and who is liable
for damages under this section. Punitive damages may not
be awarded under this section. The defendant is entitled
to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs in
the trial and appellate courts upon a finding that the
claimant raised a claim that was without substantial
fact or legal support. In awarding attorney's fees and
costs under this section, the court may not consider the
ability of the opposing party to pay such fees and
costs. This section does not limit any right to recover
attorney's fees or costs provided under any other law.
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